Fangchengbao Bao 5

{{Short description|Mid-size SUV}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Fangchengbao Bao 5

| image = 2024 Fangchengbao Bao 5.jpg

| manufacturer = BYD Auto

| aka = Denza B5

| production = November 2023 – present

| assembly = {{ubl

| China: Shenzhen, Guangdong; Zhengzhou, Henan{{Cite web |title=All about BYD |website=MarkLines Automotive Industry Portal |url=https://www.marklines.com/en/oem/byd |access-date=2023-11-22 }}

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| designer = Under the lead of Wolfgang Egger

| class = Mid-size SUV

| body_style = 5-door SUV

| layout = Front-engine, dual-motor four-wheel-drive

| platform = DMO Super Hybrid{{Cite web |last=Zhang/CnEVPost |first=Phate |date=2023-11-09 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/11/09/byd-fang-cheng-bao-launches-1st-model-bao-5/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}

| chassis = Body-on-frame

| related = BYD Shark
Fangchengbao Bao 8

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 1.5 L BYD476ZQF turbo I4

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| motor = Permanent magnet synchronous

| powerout = {{ubl

| {{convert|145|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (engine)

| {{convert|200|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (front motor)

| {{convert|285|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (rear motor)

| {{convert|505|kW|hp PS|abbr=on|0}} (combined)

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| transmission = E-CVT

| drivetrain = Plug-in hybrid

| battery = {{ubl

| 31.8 kWh BYD Blade LFP

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| range = {{convert|1200|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (NEDC)

| electric_range = {{ubl

| {{convert|100|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (WLTC)

| {{convert|125|km|mi|0|abbr=on}} (CLTC)

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| charging = 100 kW (DC)

| wheelbase = {{convert|2800|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4890|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1970|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1920|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2890|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor =

| successor =

| sp = uk

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The Fangchengbao Bao 5 ({{Lang-zh|c=方程豹 豹5|p=|l=Formula leopard Leopard 5}}),{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2023-07-04 |title=Leopard 5. BYD Fang Cheng Bao SF EREV SUV got the official name in China |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/07/04/leopard-5-byd-fang-cheng-bao-sf-erev-suv-got-the-official-name-in-china/ |access-date=2024-01-21 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} alternatively the Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 in English sources, is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) mid-size SUV manufactured by BYD Auto under the Fangchengbao brand. The Bao 5 is the first vehicle of the Fangchengbao brand, which is later complemented by the Bao 8 and Tai 3.

In 2025, the Fangchengbao Bao 5 will be sold outside China under the Denza brand, including in Europe, as the Denza B5.{{Cite web |title=Impressões: Denza Bao 5 chega em 2025 mais potente e barato que Defender |url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/testes/denza-bao-5-chega-em-2025-mais-potente-e-barato-que-defender |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Quatro Rodas |language=pt-BR}}{{Cite web |last=Andrews |first=Mark |date=2024-07-08 |title=Denza going to Europe and taking a rebadged Fangchengbao Bao with it |url=https://carnewschina.com/2024/07/08/denza-going-to-europe-and-taking-a-rebadged-fangchengbao-bao-with-it/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2024-10-03 |title=New luxury Chinese car brand for South Africa – Details |url=https://topauto.co.za/features/116714/new-luxury-chinese-car-brand-for-south-africa-details/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=TopAuto}}{{Cite web |last=Son |first=Hoang |date=2024-09-27 |title=Trải nghiệm nhanh các dòng xe mới của BYD, sớm có mặt tại Việt Nam |url=https://carpassion.vn/trai-nghiem-nhanh-cac-dong-xe-moi-cua-byd-som-co-mat-tai-viet-nam/ |access-date=2024-10-28 |website=Car Passion - Cộng Đồng Đam Mê Xe & Du Lịch |language=vi}}

Overview

The Bao 5 was introduced in China in August 2023 and went on sale in November 2023. It is distributed through Fangchengbao direct sales stores, instead of BYD dealerships.{{Cite web |last=Opletal |first=Jiri |date=2023-11-09 |title=BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Bao 5 SUV launched and proved BYD's incredible cost control |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/11/09/byds-fang-cheng-bao-bao-5-suv-launched-and-proved-byds-incredible-cost-control/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2023-11-09 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/11/09/byd-fang-cheng-bao-launches-1st-model-bao-5/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Zhang |first=Phate |date=2023-11-20 |title=BYD Fang Cheng Bao to start delivering 1st model Bao 5 on Nov 24 |url=https://cnevpost.com/2023/11/20/byd-fang-cheng-bao-to-start-delivering-bao-5-nov-24/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=CnEVPost |language=en-US}}

The Bao 5 is an off-road oriented SUV with body-on-frame construction, and built on a DMO (Dual Mode Off-Road) Super Hybrid system from BYD Auto. It has an approach and departure angles of 35 and 32 degrees respectively.{{Cite web |last=Bobylev |first=Denis |date=2023-08-16 |title=BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 officially debuts. Two more SUVs teased as an easter egg |url=https://carnewschina.com/2023/08/16/byds-fang-cheng-bao-leopard-5-officially-debuted-two-more-vehicles-to-launch-later/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=CarNewsChina.com |language=en-US}} BYD also offers a high-spec variant of the Bao 5 with the Cloud-P chassis technology, featuring a height-adjustable hydraulic active suspension system from the Yangwang U8.{{Cite web |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2023-08-17 |title=BYD's Fang Cheng Bao Leopard 5 Is A Toyota Land Cruiser Rival From China |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/byds-fang-cheng-bao-leopard-5-is-a-phev-land-cruiser-rival-from-china/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Carscoops}}

The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre {{convert|145|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} turbocharged petrol engine, two electric motors and three differential locks. The combined power output is rated at {{convert|505|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|760|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}. The Bao 5 can reach {{convert|125|km|mi|abbr=on}} ({{Abbr|CLTC|China Light-Duty Vehicle Test Cycle}}) in 16 minutes of charge. The combined range of the Bao is {{convert|1200|km|mi|abbr=on}}. Other features of the vehicle include a Devialet sound system, a 50-inch head-up display and a {{convert|0-100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 4.8 seconds.

File:2024 Fangchengbao Bao 5 rear view.png|Rear view

File:2024 Fangchengbao Bao 5 interior.png|Interior

Sales

class="wikitable"

|+

!Year

!China

2024

|48,913{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2024年方程豹零售量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?flag=2024&brandId=732&saleType=1 |access-date=2025-02-19 |website=car.yiche.com}}

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